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Head of Procurement

Procurement Heads
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

London, Greater London SW1A2DX, England

Salary

£70,000 - £20 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Procurement at a leading Global Talent Solutions business located in London.
  • The role requires a strong understanding of indirect procurement, contract management, and supplier performance management, along with experience in technology platforms.
  • Candidates should ideally possess a CIPS qualification and have the ability to manage senior stakeholder and supplier relationships.
  • The position offers a competitive salary with a potential bonus of 20 to 25%, paid quarterly, along with 25 days of holiday and a 3% matched pension.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is preferred for this hands-on position.
Company Overview
Exciting opportunity to join a market leading Global Talent Solutions business based in the heart of London.  Driven by creating value and delivering results, this fast-paced, client-centric business on a journey of growth and transformation and looking for a hand-on Head of Procurement who can come in, make impact across the existing supply chain and implement the strategy that will lead the function into the future.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Implement a comprehensive procurement strategy to maximise efficiency and productivity
  • Act as a subject matter expert in supplier and client contract management
  • Conduct market analysis, strategic supplier sourcing, and tender document development
  • Lead complex pricing and contract negotiations, ensuring compliant tendering processes
  • Draft and amend commercial contract terms, manage approval processes, and oversee supplier onboarding/offboarding
  • Track and report contract benefits, ensuring they are realised
  • Implement and manage a dynamic supplier tiering structure based on performance
  • Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and manage supplier relationships
  
Key Skills & Experience
  • CIPS qualification (desired but not essential)
  • Strong understanding of indirect procurement, contract management, and supplier performance management
  • Experience with technology platforms and reverse auctions
  • Ability to develop and manage senior stakeholder and supplier relationships
  • Agile and adaptive, with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with VMS systems (advantageous)
  
Benefits
  • Competitive salary with opportunity to add up between 20 and 25% bonus, paid quarterly
  • 25 days holiday
  • 3% matched pension

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